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Canadians believe NATO should prepare to fight Russia's invasion of Ukraine: survey

Canadians believe NATO should prepare to fight Russia's invasion of Ukraine: survey

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests nearly three-quarters of Canadians believe NATO allies should prepare for military intervention as Russian aggression escalates in Ukraine, even as half hold out hope for a diplomatic resolution.
Students, festival organizers make masks a choice as Canada nears St. Patrick’s Day

Students, festival organizers make masks a choice as Canada nears St. Patrick’s Day

OTTAWA — St. Patrick’s Day celebrations are set to return this week, but festival organizers and student unions say people should party with caution.
'Lucky young man': Canadian volunteer fighter injured in missile attack in Ukraine

'Lucky young man': Canadian volunteer fighter injured in missile attack in Ukraine

A Canadian man was injured when a military base near Ukraine's western border was struck by Russian missiles on the weekend, says the head of an organization now helping the volunteer fighter get back home.
Conservative leadership candidate says he tested positive for COVID-19

Conservative leadership candidate says he tested positive for COVID-19

Conservative leadership candidate Jean Charest has tested positive for COVID-19. Charest announced the news late Monday on Twitter, saying his symptoms are mild. He says his wife, Michele, has tested negative.
Lewis calls Bill 21 'religious discrimination,' Poilievre hopes Quebec repeals law

Lewis calls Bill 21 'religious discrimination,' Poilievre hopes Quebec repeals law

OTTAWA — Conservative leadership contender and rookie MP Leslyn Lewis on Monday called a Quebec law restricting public servants in positions of authority from wearing religious symbols at work "explicit religious discrimination.
Bombers football club tells Manitoba Liberals to stop selling items with 'W' logo

Bombers football club tells Manitoba Liberals to stop selling items with 'W' logo

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba Liberal Party has been told to stop selling merchandise with a "W" logo because the letter looks similar to that used by the Canadian Football League's Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
Poilievre pitches to new immigrants, as Brown attacks him over 2015 niqab ban bill

Poilievre pitches to new immigrants, as Brown attacks him over 2015 niqab ban bill

OTTAWA — Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown and high-profile Conservative Pierre Poilievre spent Monday battling over a seven-year-old election promise to prohibit face coverings during citizenship ceremonies — a sign of what could be the makings of a tens
Canada's new electric-vehicle registrations soar in 2021 but still lag behind Europe

Canada's new electric-vehicle registrations soar in 2021 but still lag behind Europe

OTTAWA — More new electric vehicles hit the road in Canada last year than ever before but the growth is nowhere near what is happening in Europe.
'The whole system falls apart': Nunavut group concerned about Ottawa care home

'The whole system falls apart': Nunavut group concerned about Ottawa care home

IQALUIT, Nunavut — A group representing Nunavut elders says a seniors home in Ottawa is failing Inuit who are sent there.
Plan for associate physicians in British Columbia is stalled by pandemic

Plan for associate physicians in British Columbia is stalled by pandemic

VANCOUVER — B.C.'s remedy for bringing more foreign-trained doctors into the medical profession has been delayed, sidelining potential candidates and prolonging pressure on the province's health system, advocates say.
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